Volunteer Opportunity: Social Media & Digital Marketing Volunteer

📍 Location: Remote or UK-based
🕒 Type: Volunteer (Part-Time/Flexible)
🧠 Skills: Social Media Marketing | Content Creation | Digital Campaigns
💬 Experience Level: Entry-level to Intermediate

🌟 Make a Difference with Your Digital Skills!

Are you passionate about social media and want to use your creativity to support a meaningful cause? We are looking for enthusiastic Social Media and Digital Marketing Volunteers who can help us raise our organisation’s profile, engage our audiences, and tell our story in fresh and engaging ways.

This is your chance to gain valuable experience, grow your portfolio, and work with a collaborative, friendly team—all while making a real impact. Whether you’re starting your digital marketing journey or looking to volunteer your existing skills, we’d love to hear from you!

💼 About the Role

You will work closely with our Social Media Manager to develop and execute our social media marketing strategy. Your efforts will help shape how we communicate with our audiences and share our mission.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube, and is ready to take on a hands-on role in creating and managing online content.

🚀 What Will You Be Doing?

As a Social Media & Digital Marketing Volunteer, you will:

•  Help develop and implement our social media strategy
•  Design and create eye-catching visual content, including graphics, videos, infographics, and memes
•  Write captivating posts, blog content, and short-form copy tailored for each platform
•  Contribute to our content calendar and campaign schedules
•  Create and manage PR and awareness campaigns that align with our brand voice
•  Engage with our followers, encourage interaction, and respond to comments and messages
•  Connect with other individuals and organisations that support or share our mission
•  Research audience demographics and platform insights to target effectively
•  Support with social media audits, insights reporting, and performance tracking
•  Share ideas to improve engagement and grow our community online

This is a fantastic opportunity to get creative, take initiative, and support a purpose-led organisation by amplifying our voice online.

🎯 What Difference Will You Make?

Your contribution will:

•  Help increase our visibility and reach across social media platforms
•  Build stronger engagement with supporters, partners, and stakeholders
•  Drive traffic to our new website and raise awareness of our mission
•  Provide strategic and creative input that shapes our brand identity online
•  Enable us to communicate more effectively with our growing audience

With your support, we can build a stronger digital presence and ensure that our work reaches the people who need it most.

🧩 What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about digital content and ready to contribute ideas and creativity. You don’t need to be an expert—but you should have:

✅ Essential:

• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.)
• Experience using social media in a professional, academic, or volunteer context
•  A creative mindset with the ability to design content that grabs attention
•  Strong attention to detail and high standards for your work
•  Ability to understand the needs of the organisation and translate them into content
•  Willingness to accept feedback and collaborate with a wider team
•  A proactive attitude – willing to contribute and suggest new ideas
•  Ability to manage time and meet agreed deadlines
•  Basic design and video editing skills using tools like Canva, CapCut, Adobe Spark, etc.

💡 Desirable:

• Background in marketing, communications, journalism, or digital media
•  Strong copywriting or blogging experience
•  Knowledge of campaign planning and execution
•  Understanding of analytics, insights, or audience targeting
•  Experience creating video content or managing Reels, Shorts, or TikToks
•  Knowledge of user-centred design principles and accessibility

Whether you’re a marketing student, digital enthusiast, or communications professional looking to give back—this role is a brilliant opportunity to grow your skills while making an impact.

🙌 Why Volunteer with Us?

We’re a small, dedicated team with big ambitions—and your voice matters. As a Social Media Volunteer, you’ll have the chance to:

• Make a real difference in how people discover and engage with our organisation
• Enhance your CV and gain hands-on experience in digital marketing
•  Build a portfolio of content, campaigns, and ideas you’ve helped create
•  Be part of a creative, welcoming team where your ideas are heard
•  Learn new skills and get support where you need it

You’ll work directly with the Social Media Manager and may also attend virtual team meetings or brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas and collaborate on content calendars.

We value inclusivity, creativity, and collaboration. We’re flexible with hours and encourage volunteers from all walks of life to apply.

Time Commitment:

This role is flexible and remote. Ideally, we ask for around 3–6 hours per week, but we can adjust this based on your availability and schedule.

📌 Skills You’ll Develop

By joining our team, you’ll gain hands-on experience and improve skills such as:

•  Social Media Marketing Strategy
•  Target Audience Engagement
•  Content Planning and Scheduling
•  Campaign Analytics and Insights
•  Copywriting and Graphic Design
•  Video Creation and Editing
• Brand Voice and Storytelling
•  Teamwork and Collaboration

📝 How to Apply

Interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you!

📧 Please send us:

• A short cover note introducing yourself and explaining your interest in the role
• Links or examples of any previous social media or digital content you’ve created (if available)

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. If you’re not sure you meet every requirement—still apply! Your enthusiasm and creativity might be just what we need.

💡 Summary

📣 Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join us in growing our digital presence and amplifying our impact.
Apply now and bring your ideas to life — your creativity could be the change we need!